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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been named as best buys by the broker this month. Let's see why.

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Afterpay share price hits new, all time high

| Kate O'Brien

The Afterpay share price has hit a new, all time high of $76.98. This comes ahead of the company reporting…

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Share Gainers

Why Corp Travel, CSL, Domino's, & WiseTech Global shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Mineral Resources share price declines despite record results

| Kate O'Brien

The Mineral Resources share price has fallen this morning despite the mining services company revealing its best full year result…

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The latest ASX stocks upgraded by brokers to "buy" today

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 is holding up well during the reporting season, and these are the latest ASX stocks to be…

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NRW Holdings share price soars 9% on strong FY20 results

| Phil Harpur

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price has soared more than 9% in early trade, following the release of…

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Capital Raising

Tabcorp share price halted ahead of $600 million equity raising

| Ken Hall

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) share price is on hold after launching a $600 million equity raising following its…

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Share Gainers

Bigtincan joins list of junior ASX tech companies adapting to COVID-19

| Rhys Brock

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) share price rallied recently after the company reported strong growth in recurring revenues

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Crown share price resilient on full year result

| Chris Chitty

The Crown share price was resilient today after the company released its annual result for the year to 30 June…

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EML share price soars 8% after reporting record revenue for FY20

| Nikhil Gangaram

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML) share price has surged more than 8% in early trade after the company released…

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Share Market News

Carsales share price climbing higher on resilient results

| Kate O'Brien

The Carsales share price is climbing higher today after the online classifieds business revealed growth in revenue despite COVID-19.

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Share Gainers

Why the Medical Developments International share price jumped 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is zooming higher on Wednesday after an update on its European operations...

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WiseTech share price jumps 12% on solid revenue growth and dividend

| Phil Harpur

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price has rocketed more than 12% this morning, following the release of the…

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Megaport share price higher after delivering strong growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after delivering further strong growth in FY 2020...

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Corporate Travel Management share price on watch

| Kate O'Brien

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) share price is on watch this morning after the company revealed an $8.2…

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Resources Shares

How the OZ Minerals share price is benefitting at Rio Tinto's expense

| Brendon Lau

The stars are aligning for the OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) share price, which rallied to a 9-year high after…

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Share Market News

Earnings season: Vocus share price on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Vocus Group Limited (ASX: VOC) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its FY 2020…

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Bapcor share price in focus after solid FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price will be in focus on Wednesday following the release of its full year results…

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Share Market News

Domino's share price on watch as free cash flow surges 90%

| Ken Hall

The Domino's share price is on watch this morning after the company announced a dividend increase thanks to a 90.6%…

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Kogan share price on watch after heavy insider selling

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after its CEO and CFO sold millions of…

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Share Market News

CSL share price on watch after posting US$2.1 billion FY 2020 profit

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price will be on watch today after releasing its FY 2020 results and revealing a…

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Share Market News

a2 Milk Company share price on watch after delivering more strong growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after delivering further strong growth in…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.…

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Share Market News

These 2 exciting ASX 200 shares soared higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 200 climbed higher on Tuesday but these two high-profile ASX 200 shares decisively outperformed the index. We take…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.8%, Treasury Wine Estate shares turn sour

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.8% today, the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price fell 14.3%.

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Record Highs

Kogan share price rockets 12% to a record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price rocketed 12% higher and hit a record high on Tuesday. Is it too late…

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Estia Health share price jumps 4% following annual results

| Chris Chitty

The Estia Health share price climbed higher today after the company announced its annual result for the year to 30…

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Share Market News

The latest 3 ASX stocks to be hit by a broker downgrade today

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 may have closed at a high on Tuesday but not all stocks enjoyed a good day as…

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Share Market News

Why is Aussie gold producer Medusa' Mining's share price skyrocketing?

| Bernd Struben

Australian gold producer Medusa mining's share price has soared 23% higher so far in August and is up 49% over…

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Technology Shares

The Appen share price just soared to an all-time high. Is it a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Appen share price is up more than 70% this year. Here's why I think it is a strong buy-and-hold…

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Share Market News

Afterpay and Mesoblast were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last week.

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Share Market News

Why Fortescue's share price has surged 72% in 2020

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue's share price has rocketed 72% higher so far in 2020. Here's why the iron ore producer and explorer has…

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⏸️ Investing

Even after the meteoric rise in the Marley Spoon share price, here's why it remains a core holding for one leading fund manager

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Marley Spoon share price has surged 1200% in 2020. Given this meteoric rise, should the company be a core…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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⏸️ International Share Markets

US markets at record highs! Here's what it means for ASX investors

| Sebastian Bowen

US markets like the NASDAQ are at all-time highs. Here's what that might mean for ASX investors as we navigate…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Treasury Wine share price is getting hammered today

| Toby Thomas

The Treasury Wine Estates (ASX: TWE) share price has been bludgeoned in today's trade, down as much as 17%. Here's…

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Share Market News

Catapult share price surges on award of record contract

| Toby Thomas

The Catapult share price is up more than 5.7% today after the sports data provider announced a record contract win.

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Share Market News

Tech shares race to record highs as Bank of America tips BHP and Rio shares

| Bernd Struben

Aussie tech shares are surging higher as the US Nasdaq hits new record highs. But don't count out the miners...

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Share Market News

5G Networks share price falls 6% on FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

The 5G Networks share price has fallen 6% following the release of the company's FY20 results that fell short of…

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Share Gainers

Why Cochlear, Kogan, Megaport, & Northern Star shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four charging higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Westpac share price slides 4% after third quarter result

| Chris Chitty

The Westpac share price is lower today after the company released its quarterly result to 30 June 2020 and its…

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